Bridal Makeup Artists + Salons in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Beyond

Wedding season is quickly approaching and one of the most important things for a bride or bridal party member is making sure you look your absolute best. Luckily, Hudson County is full of incredibly talented hair and makeup artists who specialize in making you look like a queen on your big day – and we’ve rounded them up for you. Find out which wedding makeup artists in Hoboken and Jersey City can make you look your best on your wedding day {or any day}. Keep reading to discover nine bridal makeup artists + salons in Hoboken, Jersey City, + beyond.

Hoboken

A Hoboken staple that opened in 2013, Up & Out Salon is an amazing one-stop shop for all your wedding beauty needs. Not just available for makeup, this full-service salon can accommodate haircuts, styling, dye jobs, as well as beautiful makeup application. Its two locations {one uptown, one downtown — convenient no matter where you live} mean that there are a ton of options for appointments. Plus, the salon was named Hoboken Girl’s Best Salon of 2018, so you know they’re great.

Tre Chique is a Hoboken-based salon that offers the full package — hair, makeup, and even spray tans. The salon is conveniently located on 12th and Grand Streets, but will come to your home for trials {in addition to traveling for your big day}. The team will work with you to create a look that brings your wedding dreams to life.

Claire is a makeup artist based in Hoboken who describes her makeup style as soft, effortless, and natural looks for weddings, red carpet, photo shoots, and events. Her services are exclusively on-site, so she will come to you for trials and the day of the event. Claire will make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself for your big day.

Artist Makeup Academy is a makeup academy with ocations in both Hoboken, NJ + Miami certifying students in all aspects of beauty, from natural makeup to special occasion, theatrical + SFX. The company also has a separate bridal department offering luxury bridal services that are separate from its school. The owner, Juliette Laracuente {@jlglam}, works primarily with brides and has a team of Pro Artists behind her who work on any additional bridal party members. AMA offers new bridal packages ranging in pricing to accommodate all levels and budgets.

Is airbrush offered: No

Price Range: $200-$800

Jersey City

Crystal Aleman, an Emmy-winning hair and makeup stylist, loves to create bridal looks that are timeless, romantic, and fun. Crystal’s philosophy is that everyone should feel pampered like an A-list celebrity on their special day, and her clients can testify that she delivers high-class service. From trials to day of hair and makeup, Crystal offers it all.

Is airbrush offered: No, Crystal prefers to work with other types of foundations and can create a dewy or matte finish based on the preference of her clients

Located in the heart of downtown Jersey City, Love Lane Salon is a fantastic option for your hair and makeup needs when you walk down the aisle. The salon’s goal is to make brides the most beautiful version of themselves, and based on how well recommended they are, they absolutely achieve that with every bride that comes their way.

Is airbrush offered: Yes, for an additional cost

Price Range:Trial $175, Bride Day of $275, Bridal Party $150

Beyond

Dina’s Kiss + Make Up is no stranger to the Hoboken Girl team – Dina herself is a former Hoboken Girl of the Week, and her shop is a favorite stop for basically our entire team. Sadly, Dina had a fire last year which put her out of her Hoboken location, but Dina is in her new location in Secaucus and thriving. In addition to stellar makeup services, Dina also offers hair services and styling, spray tanning, and more.

This Hudson County-based makeup artist offers the full bridal makeup experience. From makeup trial to your big day, Melanie provides an all-inclusive experience that is sure to wow. Melanie Makeup Artistry provides on-location services exclusively, so no matter where your event is taking place, she will be there.

Jenn is a local makeup artist with an impressive resume. In addition to making brides look their most beautiful on their wedding day, Jenn has worked with fashion designers, print media, and television {a few notable clients have included Parsons School of Fashion and Bravo TV}. Jenn’s individualized approach to each client ensures that your vision for your special occasion comes to life.

Is airbrush offered: Yes

Pricing:Trial $125, Bride Day of $250, Bridal Party $150

Have you worked with one of these amazing makeup artists yet? Let us know in the comments!

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